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Khalid Al-Obaid
Khaled Al Obaid (born January 19, 1938) is a veteran Kuwaiti actor known for his impactful roles in theater, television, and cinema. He began his artistic career in 1963 on the st…
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Khaled Al Obaid (born January 19, 1938) is a veteran Kuwaiti actor known for his impactful roles in theater, television, and cinema. He began his artistic career in 1963 on the stage and quickly became one of the most recognizable figures in Kuwaiti drama. He studied at Omar Ibn Al-Khattab School and worked at the Ministry of Electricity and Water, initially as a supervisor at water stations and later as an accountant. His early professional life in public service preceded a decades-long acting career defined by strong performances and versatility. Al Obaid is particularly known for portraying complex and often antagonistic characters, bringing emotional depth and authenticity to each role. He gained wide acclaim for his work in notable television series such as Al-Samt (The Silence, 1980) and Al-Shareeb Bezza (2002), as well as several stage plays and Kuwaiti films. Beyond his professional achievements, he is a family man with six sons and three daughters. His legacy as a pioneer in Kuwaiti performing arts continues to influence generations of actors and audiences across the region.
Filmography
Movies and shows, newest first
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2002
Al Shareeb Bazza
TV show
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1995
عيد ميلاد سامبا لاين كنج
Movie سكار
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1994
هالو كايرو
Movie بو عبيد
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1993
Khamsa Wa Khmisa
Movie
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1992
Enlisted Obaid
Movie
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1992
الوحش بو راسين
Movie الحاكم فقران
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1992
The Sword Of The Arabs
Movie أبو عبدالله / وزير عراقي
- 1988
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1988
City Of The Winds
TV show علقم
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1985
The jewel and The Fisherman
TV show Ghadab
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1984
The Clock Turned
Movie الراوي
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1984
وخر لا يعاديك
Movie د. عيسى
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1982
Badr Al Zaman
TV show Sharkan
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1982
رحلة الى المجهول
Movie
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1981
Dunya al Dananir
TV show
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1980
The Bullies
TV show ناصر المغول (ابو بدر)
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1980
Aladdin
TV show أقشر
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1980
The Silence
Movie
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1979
Go Ahead
Movie
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1979
Party on the Impalement
Movie مدير السجن
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1979
Juha’s Diaries
TV show تيمور لنك
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1978
The Broken Jug
TV show Alwan
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1978
عريس لبنت السلطان
Movie
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1978
Fates
TV show بن شطان
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1978
Sinbad The Sailor
Movie السلطان
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1976
Oh God Oh Life
Movie
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1976
مسرحية متاعب صيف
Movie مبارك
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1976
Canidae
Movie
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1975
Ali Janah Al-Tabrizi and his follower Qaffa
Movie التاجر
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1974
You unaware people
Movie
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1974
يا غافلين
Movie
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1973
Demons of the Friday night
Movie عبيد
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1973
1 2 3 4 بم
Movie بومساعد
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1972
حب وحنان
Movie
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1972
Sherbaka
TV show الدكتور
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1972
Keep trying
TV show
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1971
The Rooster is Lost
Movie العم بوعبدالله
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1970
كاوبوي في الدبدبة
Movie أبو كاظم
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1967
مسرحية انتخبوني
Movie
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1965
المخلب الكبير
Movie
